North Riverside Mall Theatre Welcomes Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park, River Forest Local Senior Center to Display Artwork in Theatre Lobby Throughout the Month of August August 1, 2012

North Riverside, IL – The North Riverside Mall Theatre is excited to welcome the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park and River Forest for their month long art display in August. The senior center’s Lifelong Learning Center art class will be exhibiting in the lobby of the North Riverside Mall Theatre, at 7501 West Cermak Road.

The art class consists of men and women between the ages of 50 and 105 who paint regularly every Friday. Nancy Fong is the teacher of the art class and says, “Everyone in my class paints for the fun of it and for the camaraderie.” She adds, “Many of the participants have been coming to the Lifelong Learning Center for several years and they continue to exceed my expectations with their talent and passion for art.” The center offers an array of classes and workshops from ceramics, weaving, wood shop and quilting to needlecraft, lapidary and creative writing.

The Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park and River Forest was founded in 1954 and is the oldest senior center in the state of Illinois. They serve Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and the surrounding areas. The center’s mission is to provide the educational, social and cultural activities that will inspire adults age 50 and older to continue their quest for lifelong learning, support their independence, broaden their horizons, and at the same time, encourage their involvement in the community. For more information regarding the Senior Citizens’ Center of Oak Park and River Forest, please visit www.sccoprf.org.

The art class has been active in the community exhibiting their artwork. Most recently in May, they had a show in the Narrow Gallery at the Oak Park Arms. This will be the very first time the senior center will be showcased at the North Riverside Mall Theatre.

Each month, the North Riverside Mall Theatre provides lobby space to display the works of local artisans. Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a family-owned company operated by Willis, Shirley and Chris Johnson. Established in 1978, Classic Cinemas operates 13 theatres with 100 screens in the northern Illinois area. Each auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art digital projection and sound technology. For more information on Classic Cinemas, please visit www.classiccinemas.com.